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AIR RCEF November 16, 2017 Reflect, learn, progress Wise words were shared at the DATSIN Conference, CPL Bill Solomou writes D ADIRRI, an Aboriginal word for deep listening, was demonstrated by all attendees at this year’s Defence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Network (DATSIN) Conference. More than 300 personnel from across Australia listened and shared their Defence journeys, on Ngunnawal land in Canberra from November 2-3. The conference provided a forum for ADF and APS personnel, supervisors and supporters at all levels to contribute to the development of indigenous initiatives and their own personal development in Defence. The 2017 theme ‘Reflect. Learn. Progress … together’ was selected to acknowledge the significant anniversaries commemorated in 2017 and also the shared journey both indigenous and non-indigenous Australians have to achieve reconciliation. The conference provided the opportunity to reflect on some of the significant milestones including: 20 years since the release of the Bringing Them Home Report, 25 years since the Mabo decision, 25 years since the Redfern speech and 50 years since the 1967 Referendum. WOFF Michael Enchong, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs – Air Force at Brindabella Park, is no stranger to the DATSIN community. He said, this year’s DATSIN Conference theme, “acknowledged the struggles our people have made collectively through recent history”. “But it also acknowledges the sacri- fices that our forefathers made to make Defence a better place for our people today,” WOFF Enchong said. “Historically our people learn from our Elders and in today’s ADF we continue to learn and build on the successes our people have made in Defence since the inception of the ADF.” WOFF Enchong said DATSIN had grown from 75 attendees to 350 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and advocates in the past 10 years. “DATSIN provided junior Air Force members with the confidence and knowledge to approach senior Air Force members for guidance and mentoring for potential challenges.” Norm Laing, a proud Dunghutti man from Kempsey, NSW, once again facilitated the conference. He served in the Army from 1995-2002 and was one of the first indigenous graduates of a Bachelor of Laws. Currently the independent chair of the Cultural Advisory Group for the Directorate of Indigenous Affairs, Mr Laing said the disperse nature of Defence meant it had people all over the country. “So, this is an opportunity to bring together brothers and sisters, regardless of rank in uniform and the APS to network; to be more informed on what Defence is doing to assist in day-to-day operations and capability,” Mr Laing said. “It also provides moderation and inspiration for new generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Defence.” Defence Force’s indigenous Champion, the Deputy Secretary Estate and Infrastructure Group, Steve Grzeskowiak, provided the opening address. Guest keynote speakers included artist, musician, Jeremy Donovan, and the General Manager, Inclusion and Social Policy AFL, Tanya Hosch. Norm Laing addresses the audience during the 2017 Defence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Network (DATSIN) Conference, Canberra. 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Photos: CPL Bill Solomou ‘Take on every opportunity’ LACW Lateesha Barlow is a young Larrakia woman from Darwin. She said she attended her first DATSIN Conference to get a better understanding of triservice and APS programs and procedures. “I feel I need to take on every opportunity I can, and become a mentor to others,” she said. “My aim is to take back what I learn at this conference and focus on people outside of Defence, and show them the opportunities they too can have.” LACW Barlow said as a young indigenous woman it was hard moving away from her family. “Defence is my new family now,” she said. “Defence has given me the tools and confidence to provide leadership to others. “I am now ready to give back to my community.” OUR LAND, OUR SKIES AIR Force has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to realising greater engagement with indigenous people and their communities, as well as increased representation of indigenous service personnel, as stated in Our Land, Our Skies. This is an Air Force strategy that defines appropriate pathways for indigenous participation. The strategy respects the importance of indigenous connections to people and place. Further information on the ADF’s indigenous initiatives and programs is available by contacting SQNLDR Skye Smith at indigenous.affairs@ defence.gov.au, your regional indigenous liaison officer or DATSIN chapter in your state or territory. Feature 17